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Mountain State College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1237th overall and 12th in West Virginia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
68.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$8,160 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
10 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
73% / 69% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
106 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Parkersburg, WV 26101-3993
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,491 (32,617 urban / 7,874 rural) |
| Households | 16,721 (2.37 people per house) |
| Families | 11,101 (2.9 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 723 |
| Pop. — Asian | 234 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 270 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 39,540 |
| Pop. — Other | 118 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mountain State College?
Ranks 3364th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,050 | $7,050 | $7,050 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $115 | $115 | $115 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $199 | $199 | $199 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $8,160 | $8,160 | $8,160 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,835 | $17,835 | $17,835 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $15,225 | $15,225 | $15,225 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,165  $7,165 |
$7,165  $7,165 |
$7,165  $7,165 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $995  $995 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,850  $5,850 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,825  $3,825 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $7,065  $7,065 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mountain State College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mountain State College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mountain State College Ranks 4178th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,792 | 11 |  79% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,300 | 1 |  7% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,686 | 11 |  79% |
| Any financial aid type | 11 |  79% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mountain State College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 14 | 90 | 104 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 15 | 91 | 106 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mountain State College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 27 | 27 | |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | |
| 1 | 4 | 5 | |
| N/A | 3 | 3 | |
| N/A | 3 | 3 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Mountain State College Ranks 4144th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $20,455 ($22,501 male / $19,637 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (2 male / 5 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $12,244 |
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Mountain State College Academics
Mountain State College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major and Internships.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Mountain State College.
- Popular majors:
- fifty-one percent health professions, twenty-two percent computer and information sciences, sixteen percent business per marketing, eleven percent law
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Hospitality/Recreation Marketing, Tourism/Travel Services, Travel/Tourism Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Health Services – General, Medical Assistance, Medical Transcription, Mental Health Services Technology, Substance Abuse Counseling
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Mountain State College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Mountain State College Financial Aid
In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Mountain State College Students
The school’s size is approximately two hundred and thirty-eight degree-seeking undergrads. Mountain State College offers Associate degrees. Again, it is part of an Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
Incidentally, the school is located 81 miles from Charleston.Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as legal resource center, dependency resource center. This school features the Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
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